Is it possible to pivot with a MSc in Finance or is an MBA the only way?

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What are you trying to pivot to? Role? Level?
A lot of these will factor differently.

Typically MSc in Finance is more so associated with someone who went straight from undergrad to graduate school and is looking more entry level oriented roles. However, these will be more hard finance.

An MBA is typically used for someone with a handful of years of work experience and is more focused on improving management skills roles. Still can offer finance oriented but expands/differs in scope.

Can different people go into either and come out with varying roles? Sure, just more common

Pivot to Associate level. I have years of experience, but want to gain hard finance skills not management per se

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